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Procedures & Rules in the Library Media Center

Library Media Center Safety Procedures:

• Hours of Operation:  

  1. Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday @ 7:30 am - 2:45 pm

  2. Wednesdays @ 7:30 am- 1:55pm (CLOSED after school for staff meetings)

• 1 person per computer station

• Please sanitize your hands upon entering the Library Media Center.

• You MUST sign-in and have your school ID to enter the Library Media Center to use computers/printers and or browse or borrow books. 

Code and Conduct:

• The Library Media Center supports academic research and projects. 

• Students shall refrain from being loud and disruptive while in the Library Media Center. 

• Eating and drinking is NOT allowed. 

• During class, students MUST have their classroom Library pass - one student per pass, two passes per classroom 

• If more students need to come down at a time during class, please sign up your entire class 

• Failure to follow the above will result in dismissal and or suspension of the use of the Library Media Center.

Printing:

• B/W printing for educational purposes are available (please ask permission before printing). Please bring your own paper if printing for a class assignment.

• Color copies are available for $1.00/copy (please ask for assistance)

Policies and Procedures

Borrowing:

• Students MUST have a current Ilima Intermediate School ID to borrow materials/ use computers. 

• Borrowing period is two weeks. 

• Students may check out up to (2) items (for up to 14 days/2weeks). 

• If there is an overdue book or fine, students will not be allowed to borrow books until books are returned or fines are paid. 

• Students should check books for damages BEFORE leaving the Library Media Center and report them to staff.

• Books will be sent home in plastic pouches, please keep your books safe in these pouches and return them with your books.

Books at Home and School:

• Students should use clean hands (hand wash/ sanitize) before  and after reading books. 

• Take care of the books while reading/using them. Remember to turn the pages carefully.

• PLEASE DO NOT WIPE DOWN or CLEAN BOOKS with water or any other chemical agents. This can cause additional damages to the books. 

• Keep books dry and away from moisture or liquids.

• Keep books away from food and drinks.

• Keep books safe in a backpack or bag when transporting them from place to place or when not in use in their plastic pouches.

Book Renewals:

• Students may renew a book once. After that, the book must be returned and shared with other students who wish to borrow the book. 

• Books should be brought back to the library before the due date to avoid overdue notices.

Book Returns:

• Students may drop off the book in the book drop off to the right of the Library Media Center doors. 

• Students may also drop off books in the drop off inside the Library Media Center on the left side of the circulation desk. 

Fees:

• Overdue book(s) - No Charge

• Damage or Lost Book(s) - damages will be assessed and fees will be given accordingly to replace or fix to recirculate the book(s) in the Library Media Center

• Refunds will be given if a lost book is found in good condition within 1 year of payment and the original receipt is provided (per DOE guidelines)